This family-oriented city is a unique fusion between the old west and the 21st century.

Bel Air offers privacy and panoramic views to the rich and famous.

Beverly Hills is one of the most coveted and exclusive but famous addresses in the world.

One of the cultural epicenters on the West Coast, Brentwood also has a bit of a country feel.

Amid rolling hills dotted with oak trees, this lovely suburban city's name is thought to mean "pumpkin," a derivative of the Spanish word "calabaza."

Just north of Santa Monica and south of Malibu lies Pacific Palisades, named for and located on the bluffs where Sunset Boulevard meets the Pacific Ocean.

The peninsula is home to four posh and beautiful coastal cities.

Located at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains, about 15 miles northeast of downtown Los Angeles, Pasadena's official slogan, "The City That Feels Like A Village," might more accurately be "The City That Feels Like Several Villages."

San Marino is characterized by stately homes and tranquil, tree-lined streets.

One of this city's slogans is "Motion by the Ocean," and for good reason. This is one of L.A.'s favorite destinations for beach going, shopping, entertainment, and dining. It's also a very cool place to live.

The perfect place to live in L.A.: the hills above the Sunset Strip, which is Sunset Boulevard from the border of Beverly Hills east to Laurel Canyon.

Famous for its boardwalk, canals, and Muscle Beach, Venice has been voted one of America's 'funkiest' communities.

This small, lovely town offers a great family lifestyle and terrific schools.